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Mercedes V Class vs Fiat Grande Panda comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 16,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Fiat Grande Panda?

Mercedes V Class vs Fiat Grande Panda: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Fiat Grande Panda

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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Grande Panda is substantially cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,887 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Grande Panda uses 5.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Grande Panda

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes V Class offers substantially more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat Grande Panda takes 11.2 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 295 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Grande Panda is clearly lighter – 1,295 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 897 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries significantly more – 908 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 455 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Grande Panda stands out in the key areas in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £16,300
Grande Panda

Fiat Grande Panda

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 320 km
Mercedes V Class
Fiat Grande Panda

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Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Fiat Grande Panda

The Grande Panda is a delightful blend of practicality and charm, making it a popular choice for urban dwellers and families alike. With its compact design, the car navigates city streets effortlessly while providing ample interior space for passengers and cargo. Its quirky styling and user-friendly features make the Grande Panda not just a mode of transport, but a fun driving experience.

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Mercedes V Class
Fiat Grande Panda

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
16,300 - 25,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
320 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 131 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,295 - 1,554 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
361 - 412 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,763 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
353 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
100 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
122 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Fiat
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